Shopify Developer

Hireful; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based eCommerce agency is seeking a talented Shopify Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and customising e-commerce stores on the Shopify platform, optimising site performance, and ensuring a seamless shopping experience for users. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Shopify development, a strong portfolio, and expertise in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This position offers hybrid working arrangements with great benefits including unlimited paid holidays, a Medicash Cash Plan, and regular team social events.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Unlimited paid holidays

Hybrid working

Medicash Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Dog-friendly workspaces

High-performance MacBook

Monthly perks and rewards

Free breakfast and drinks

Friday afternoon drinks

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts across brands

Regular team social events

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shopify Developer with a strong portfolio of past projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language.
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (including ES6+).
• Experience with responsive and mobile‑first design principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain Shopify e-commerce stores.
• Build and modify Shopify themes using your expert knowledge of Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement and manage third‑party app integrations.
• Optimise website performance for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Shopify Liquid templating

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Responsive design

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Figma

Git

Job description

Shopify Developer

Location: Stockton on Tees, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Manchester. Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote however, for the right person, we’d consider alternative arrangements & fully remote within the UK)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Visualsoft is a forward-thinking and innovative e-commerce company dedicated to providing our customers with an exceptional online shopping experience. We are passionate about cutting-edge web development and are seeking a talented Shopify Developer to join our growing digital team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our online presence and driving our e-commerce success.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Shopify Developer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Shopify ecosystem, from theme customisation to app integration. You will be responsible for implementing new features, optimising site performance, and ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. Your expertise in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be crucial in bringing our design concepts to life and pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Shopify platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain our Shopify and Shopify Plus e-commerce stores.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality, responsive code.
• Build and modify Shopify themes using your expert knowledge of Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement and manage third‑party app integrations, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Optimise website performance for speed, scalability, and conversion.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues, bugs, or performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate closely with our design, marketing, and content teams to deliver a cohesive and brand‑aligned online experience.
• Stay up to date with the latest Shopify features, trends, and best practices in e-commerce development.
• Contribute to the entire development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Shopify Developer with a strong portfolio of past projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language.
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (including ES6+).
• Proficient in using Figma to interpret designs and collaborate with the design team.
• Experience with responsive and mobile‑first design principles.
• A solid understanding of cross‑browser compatibility issues and how to resolve them.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Desired Skills

• A good understanding of Shopify app development principles and the Shopify API.
• Experience with popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and implementation.
• Familiarity with e-commerce analytics and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) strategies.
• Experience working with headless commerce architectures.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options
• Unlimited paid holidays - yes that's not a typo!
• Hybrid working
• Medicash Cash Plan – covering everything from medical support, massages, optical, dental, a discounts platform, and extras like SkinVision and digital physiotherapy. Cash back up to £995 per year, completely paid for by us!
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to Vivup for mental health support, financial guidance, and wellbeing resources
• Great working environments; our Stockton on Tees and Manchester workspaces are also dog friendly
• A high-performance MacBook
• VS Perks, have a monthly treat on us; from Amazon vouchers, Playstation credits, ASOS, H&M to Just Eat, there's something for everyone!
• Free breakfast, fruit, hot and cold drinks and protein shakes
• Friday afternoon drinks to wind down for the weekend
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts across our brands
• Regular team social events
• Training & development

So, if you think you’ve got what it takes to join one of the UK’s leading eCommerce agencies we’d love to hear from you.

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Visualsoft is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspective. We believe passionately that a diverse workforce is central to our success, so we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in the following: Shopify Developer, Shopify Front‑End Developer, Shopify Theme Developer, Shopify Plus Developer, E‑commerce Developer, Front‑End Web Developer, Liquid Developer, Shopify Engineer, Front‑End Engineer (Shopify), Web Developer (E‑commerce), Shopify App Developer, Headless Commerce Developer, JavaScript Developer (E‑commerce), UI/UX Front‑End Developer, React/Vue Front‑End Developer (Shopify)

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